Bursary Process

We have established an organic relationship with ODTUMIST (ODTU Mezunlar Derneği Istanbul) and we are leveraging their existing process in the selection and payment of the candidate bursaries. 

Students apply to ODTU for bursary and ODTU reviews the candidates and determines the eligible list of candidates. Candidates designated by ODTU are reviewed and interviewed by the ODTÜMİST Bursary Committee. Names of qualifying students are shared by the ODTÜMİST with OAAC and following a brief correspondence with those students, OAAC Board picks the bursary recipients. 

OAAC transfers the amount of annual bursary set by ODTUMİST and are paid monthly in Turkish lira. ODTUMIST shares monthly statement of the bursary payments and GPA/CGPA of the our bursary receipients. 

Current Status

Since incorporation, ODTU Alumni Association of Canada has been raising funds for OAAC Bursary Fund to support successful ODTU students who need financial aid. Currently we support 15 successful ODTU students thanks to your kind donations.

We all hold dear the memories of our time at ODTÜ—the late-night study sessions, the bustling campus life, and the profound sense of belonging. However, amidst our reminiscences lies an awareness of the difficulties our alma mater and its students currently endure. The economic downturn and political uncertainties compounded students’ struggles in Turkiye, making it increasingly challenging for them to pursue their education with the same vigor and determination that once defined our time at ODTÜ.

Now, more than ever, our university needs our support. As members and friends of the ODTÜ Alumni Association of Canada (OAAC), we have the power to impact current students’ lives significantly. Your contribution, regardless of its size, can provide crucial assistance to students facing financial hardships, ensuring that they can continue their education without undue burden. Your support can be the difference between a student dropping out and a student graduating, ready to make their mark on the world.

Thank you all for being part of this worthy good cause!